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May 4, 2008

Insider’s view on the Business of Hollywood. Q & A Session with Lee Zahavi Jessup
Director, ScriptShark

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A Part of The New York Times Co.

ScriptShark is the Internet's original script coverage and story development service. Over the past few years, ScriptShark has helped numerous writers take significant steps forward, professionally. These screenwriters have sold/optioned scripts, set up pitches, landed writing assignments, and garnered representation.

ScriptShark Director, Lee Zahavi, a veteran of film development and production, has worked with such companies as Tapestry Films, HBO Pictures, Trimark, Gemstone Entertainment and others.

First Tuesdays with the Midwest Independent Film Festival

Comedic Shorts Program loaded with laughs, award-winners
Featuring SXSW faves The European Kid and Train Town

First Tuesdays with The Midwest Independent Film Festival continue with the 2008 Comedic Shorts Program, screening on Tuesday, May 6th at Landmark Century Centre Cinema, beginning at 6 p.m. This laughworthy lineup includes recent South by Southwest selections Train Town and The European Kid. All filmmakers will be in attendance along with representative cast and crew.

To purchase advance tickets for our First Tuesday festivities click here: http://chicago.going.com/firsttuesday

Screening Information:
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 -- screening begins with a Pre-Show Cocktail Reception (sponsored by GUINNESS Draught) at Landmark Century Centre Cinema (2828 North Clark) at 6 p.m. All filmmakers will be in attendance as the Comedic Shorts Program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. A post-screening reception will be held immediately following the film.

For more information, please visit www.MidwestFilm.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - 2008 Screening Dates:

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - Comedic Shorts Program

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

NO EVENT TUESDAY JULY 1st

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
--Best of the Midwest Awards Ceremony!


Please visit www.midwestfilm.com to submit your film, check out upcoming programs, enjoy our photo galleries and much, much more!


ABOUT THE MIDWEST INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
The Midwest Independent Film Festival is the nation's only film festival solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker, presenting audiences with regionally produced independent cinema every first Tuesday of the month at Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark in Chicago. This year-round film festival sits proudly at the center of the independent film scene in Chicago and the Midwest and is dedicated to celebrating and strengthening that community.

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